Assistant Building Engineer

At PSRS/PEERS, we take pride in maintaining a professional, welcoming, and well-functioning environment where employees, members, and visitors feel valued from the moment they arrive. Our facilities team plays a key role in sustaining this standard, ensuring our headquarters remains safe, efficient, and inviting every day.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Building Engineer to join our team. If you are a motivated maintenance professional who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in high-quality craftsmanship, and thrives in a role where no two days look quite the same, we encourage you to apply. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while expanding your technical skillset and supporting the operational excellence of our facilities.

Salary: $57,955 - $65,200 annually.

Pay within advertised range is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time with benefits.

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri.

About PSRS/PEERS

PSRS/PEERS is the largest defined benefit pension plan in the state of Missouri, proudly serving over 320,000 members. In partnership with Missouri’s public-school districts, we are committed to providing secure and reliable retirement benefits to the state’s dedicated educators and education employees.

Our facilities team operates from our newly remodeled and expanded headquarters at 3210 West Truman Boulevard in Jefferson City, Missouri. Designed with both innovation and comfort in mind, our facility features state-of-the-art technology, advanced security, ergonomic workspaces, and collaborative areas that foster teamwork and productivity.

We offer a flexible, employee-friendly work environment with ample on-site parking and scheduling flexibility within our standard office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Building Engineer, the Assistant Building Engineer plays an essential, hands-on role in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, functionality, and overall appearance of the PSRS/PEERS facility and its surrounding grounds. In this position, you will support daily building operations through a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks, custodial duties, groundskeeping activities, and event support.

Your responsibilities will include performing general building maintenance and light construction, completing routine preventive maintenance on building systems such as HVAC, and assisting with basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs throughout the facility. You will help maintain the outdoor areas by mowing grass, supporting landscaping efforts, monitoring parking lot conditions, and removing snow to ensure safe access for employees and visitors. Inside the building, you will contribute to custodial tasks by cleaning offices and common areas and assisting with trash removal, helping ensure our environment remains welcoming and professional.

The role also includes preparing rooms for meetings and events, maintaining company vehicles, and conducting scheduled local deliveries and pickups. At times, you may help guide custodial staff and interns or serve as a point of contact for building security systems. You will also act as the backup to the Building Engineer when needed, ensuring continuity of operations. This position is dynamic, collaborative, and essential to the smooth daily functioning of our organization.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and preferably two to three years of experience in a construction-related trade such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC. A valid Missouri driver’s license is required for completing local deliveries and supporting facility-related travel.

Knowledge and Skills Needed

• Working knowledge of basic building and grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of equipment and cleaning materials used for maintenance, construction, and facility upkeep
• Knowledge of and strict adherences to building codes, regulations, safety policies, and procedures
• Skill in communicating effectively with staff, vendors, and supervisors
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to meet established deadlines
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with others in a team-oriented environment

Physical Demands:

This position involves regular repetitive motions related to maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks, along with bending, kneeling, lifting, moving materials or boxes, and working in tight or confined spaces as part of the daily building and grounds operations. Will require working in extreme heat and/or cold weather conditions periodically.

What You’ll Gain

As an Assistant Building Engineer, you will play a visible and impactful role in creating a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for all who work in or visit our headquarters. You’ll develop deeper expertise in building systems, work collaboratively with a skilled facilities team, and contribute to projects that keep our organization running smoothly.

This position offers the opportunity to grow your technical skills, gain experience in a professional facilities environment, and take on meaningful responsibilities that directly support our mission.

Why You’ll Love Working at PSRS/PEERS

At PSRS/PEERS, we believe in supporting our employees as much as they support our mission. We offer a flexible, employee-friendly work environment with opportunities to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a robust Health Savings Account (HSA), vision and dental coverage, and membership in a defined benefit pension plan that provides lifetime retirement benefits with just five years of vesting. Time off is generous— employees start with three weeks of paid vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually, plus 12 paid holidays each year.

We also invest in your growth, offering tuition assistance, ongoing training and professional development opportunities. High-performing team members may be invited to participate in our leadership development program. We value connection and community. From on-site events to charitable campaigns organized by our Employee Fund, there are countless ways to get involved and stay engaged.